Discover George Washington and his experience with the French and Indian War. Then, find out what happened when the British government began taxing the colonies without their consent.
Hvor å se American Ride • Seeds of Independence
13 episoder
The New World
E1
The New WorldTrace the historical origin of freedom and learn how it influenced the New World colonies.
Seeds of Independence
E2
Seeds of IndependenceStan travels to Mount Vernon and introduces a key player in U.S. history, George Washington.
Trigger of the Revolution
E3
Trigger of the RevolutionStan tells the story of the daring pilgrims and their government “for the people, by the people.”
The Die Has Now Been Cast
E4
The Die Has Now Been CastStan Ellsworth details Paul Revere’s famous ride and the first hours of the Revolutionary War.
Miracle of Ticonderoga
E5
Miracle of TiconderogaThe events at Lexington and Concord inspire Ethan Allen and his men to overtake Fort Ticonderoga.
We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident
E6
We Hold These Truths to Be Self-EvidentThe Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia and creates the Declaration of Independence.
Miracle at New York
E7
Miracle at New YorkGeneral William Howe challenges George Washington as he prepares to attack New York City.
The Crisis
E8
The CrisisFollowing his surrender in New York, George Washington crosses the Delaware and strikes back.
The Battle of Saratoga
E9
The Battle of SaratogaHost Stan Ellsworth analyzes how the Battle of Saratoga changes the course of American history.
Refiner's Fire
E10
Refiner's FireAt Valley Forge, Stan Ellsworth emphasizes the importance of faith in George Washington’s success.
The War Goes South
E11
The War Goes SouthStan travels to South Carolina to investigate what brought the Revolutionary War to the South.
Victory of the Common Man
E12
Victory of the Common ManAt the Battle of Cowpens, General Daniel Morgan traps the British troops in a double envelopment.
Patriots' Finest Hour
E13
Patriots' Finest HourHost Stan Ellsworth shares how an alliance with France guides the Patriots to victory.
